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  • Photos: Southland celebrates Eid al-Fitr

    Photos: Southland celebrates Eid al-Fitr

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    Muslim communities ended the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday and celebrated the holiday Eid al-Fitr.

    Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, focusing on worship, charity and good deeds.

    The Islamic Society of West Valley celebrated its Eid al-Fitr, which means feasting, festival or breaking the fast, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.

    (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

    Women gather on the infield turf for the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration in Woodland Hills.

    The faithful gather for the Islamic Society of West Valley's Eid celebration at the Pierce College football stadium.

    (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

    The faithful gather for the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration at the Pierce College football stadium in Los Angeles.

    A boy stands as men kneel in prayer during an open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.

    (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

    A boy stands as men kneel in prayer on the infield turf during an open air prayer service at the Pierce College football stadium in Los Angeles.

    A woman with henna tattoos prays at the Pierce College football stadium in Los Angeles.

    (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

    A woman with henna tattoos prays during the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration and open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.

    Yusef Syed lays his prayer rug down on the infield turf at the Pierce College football stadium in Los Angeles.

    (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

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  • Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond

    Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond

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    It’s finally here: the great eclipse of 2024.

    The last total solar eclipse that crossed the contiguous United States was in August 2017, according to NASA. Another one won’t cross again for 20 years.

    Throngs of people are traveling to the Midwest and east, where the eclipse action will be the most dramatic.

    And although California won’t experience the phenomenon of totality, there is still plenty to see.

    Here is a quick guide:

    The basics

    Total eclipse: Midday darkness will be cast on a sliver of states, including Texas, Illinois, Ohio and New York — but there won’t be any “totality” in Los Angeles.

    Partial eclipse: In Los Angeles, about half of the sun will be visibly covered by the moon, and in San Francisco, one-third will be.

    The northernmost parts of the state will see the smallest amount of the eclipse, while cities to the south will experience more.

    The timing

    In Los Angeles, the action begins at 10:06 a.m. A substantial blocking of the sun will be obvious by 10:39 a.m. and will peak at 11:12 a.m. By 12:22 p.m., it will be over, according to the Griffith Observatory.

    There will be a lot of events locally.

    Safety, glasses, phones

    Looking up: The first rule of a solar eclipse is, don’t look at the sun without specialized eclipse glasses or a solar viewer. It’s not safe. If you look up at the eclipse without protection, it will cause severe eye injury, according to NASA.

    Using the right glasses: Here are some safety and glasses tips.

    Taking pictures: Even taking photos on your phone can pose risks to your eyes. Casually including the sun in a photo for a quick snapshot isn’t really a safety issue for the camera. But experts have tips.

    And finally …

    Enjoy the day! Rare moments can bring people together. At least some scientists think so.

    Of course they can also spark end-times conspiracies (please, ignore those!).

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  • Photos: Blessing of the animals on Olvera Street

    Photos: Blessing of the animals on Olvera Street

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    Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez celebrated Holy Saturday with a blessing of the animals on Olvera Street. The blessing has been a tradition on Olvera Street since its founding in 1930, when priests would bless cows, horses and goats at La Placita Church “to help ensure health, fecundity and productivity.” The line for animal blessings began at 1 p.m. in front of Pico House on Main Street.

    Ray Garcia of East Los Angeles brings Wicket for a blessing by Archbishop José Gomez.

    (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

    A man with a bird on his shoulder

    Joshua Cueto waits for Peanut, his cockatiel, to be blessed.

    (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

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    Archbishop Gomez leads the blessing of the animals.

    (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

    A bichon on hind legs awaits a treat

    Kiwi Montana, a bichon on hind legs, waits for treats while in line for a blessing.

    (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

    Cecilia Garcia brought the ashes of her dog Cachita to be blessed.

    Cecilia Garcia brings the ashes of her dog Cachita to be blessed.

    (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

    An archbishop splashes water on a man with outstretched arms

    Archbishop Gomez blessed people too during the event.

    (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

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  • Supermom In Training: 5 Quick Valentine’s Day surprises you can prep for your kiddo right now!

    Supermom In Training: 5 Quick Valentine’s Day surprises you can prep for your kiddo right now!

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    So, at 8 years old, the bean isn’t as “into” Valentine’s Day this year (he’s in third grade and refused to hand out those “lame” little paper Valentine’s cards to his classmates… sniffle). However, everyone loves a little somethin’-somethin’ to make the day feel extra special. I’m not taking grand gestures here – just a few quick Valentine’s Day surprises you can prep for your kiddo right now.

    Heart-shaped dinner. It’s as easy as getting a frozen pepperoni pizza, using kitchen scissors to cut the pepperoni into hearts, and voila! Add sparkling apple cider for some fizzy fun.

    Five-minute scavenger hunt. Grab some balloons and on small pieces of paper, write things that they have to find around the house (“find something heart-shaped,” “find something pink,” etc.), and put one set of instructions inside each balloon. At the end they get a reward, whether it’s some Valentine’s Day candy or a small treasure chest with some loonies and toonies.

    Make a paper chain. There’s something so fun about sitting and making paper chains, and it’s a great team-work activity. Plus: You’ll help decorate your home for the occasion. Pop some popcorn and add some pink or red food colouring to the melted butter, than toss around the popper kernels for a festive snack while you work.

    Make some pink, red, or purple Playdoh (it’s super easy: 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda, and 1 1/2 cups water ). It air dries so you can make things that are heart-shaped and gift them to people later.

    Create a Valentine’s Day photo booth. Find everything you can that’s pink or red, from scarves and hats to shirts, fake flowers, balloons, stuffies, sunglasses, and more, make some funny signs on sticks, and take some funny and candid photos together as a family.

    A full-time work-from-home mom, Jennifer Cox (our “Supermom in Training”) loves dabbling in healthy cooking, craft projects, family outings, and more, sharing with readers everything she knows about being an (almost) superhero mommy.

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  • Llamas frolic in snowy Colorado neighborhood — and get police escort home, photos show

    Llamas frolic in snowy Colorado neighborhood — and get police escort home, photos show

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    A trio of llamas escaped their pasture to frolic through a snowy Colorado neighborhood — until the cops showed up, photos show.

    A trio of llamas escaped their pasture to frolic through a snowy Colorado neighborhood — until the cops showed up, photos show.

    Wheat Ridge Police Department on Facebook

    A trio of runaway llamas seized an opportunity for some mischief in a Colorado neighborhood, funny photos show.

    Residents in a town near Denver spotted the llamas running through the snowy streets before Wheat Ridge police showed up to wrangle them, the department said on Facebook.

    “In Colorado, even the llamas love fresh powder,” the department said in the Feb. 4 post. “Three llamas in southeast Wheat Ridge were so eager to play in the snow this morning, they got out of their fence.”

    Photos show the llamas hanging out together and grazing under tall trees where less snow has fallen. One of the photos shows officers posing with the haltered llamas.

    “Sofia, Tina and Napoleon are back home with their folks now after hanging out with our team,” the post says.

    People in the comments got a kick out of the llamas’ names — especially the ones that seemed to come from the movie “Napoleon Dynamite.”

    “Of course one is Tina, & Napoleon,” someone wrote, adding a GIF from the movie.

    “Those names are killing me!” someone else said. “Love it! Happy they’re safe.”

    Some said they understood the llamas’ desire to escape.

    “Maybe the snow was whiter and fluffier on the other side of the fence,” someone said.

    “It was a llama snow day!” another person said.

    Brooke (she/them) is a McClatchy Real-Time reporter who covers LGBTQ+ entertainment news and national parks out west. They studied journalism at the University of Florida, and previously covered LGBTQ+ news for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. When they’re not writing stories, they enjoy hanging out with their cats, riding horses or spending time outdoors.

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  • Never feel those L.A. earthquakes? We want to hear from you

    Never feel those L.A. earthquakes? We want to hear from you

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    Even if you didn’t feel the ground move beneath your feet during Friday morning’s 4.2 magnitude SoCal earthquake, or the 4.1 shaker that rattled nerves (if not windows) on New Year’s Day, you might have felt those quakes — in an emotional sense — precisely because you missed out on them entirely. And that could mean you’re a “never-feeler.” That’s what we’re calling residents of the Southland who don’t realize when the earth is moving beneath their feet.

    We know you’re out there, and we’re reminded of your curious existence every time we head to our social media feeds for a post-quake group freakout and you’re over in the corner dutifully reporting “#earthquake — didn’t feel it.” Is it a skill? A learned condition? Wizardry? We want to know more.

    To that end, we’re hoping that all you still-earthers and quake-nots out there will take a few minutes to fill out the form below to tell us how you feel about not feeling the earthquake everyone else felt — even the person in the next room. How do you react when that happens? What do you do when you realize you didn’t feel a quake? Do you consider this a blessing, a curse or a medical malady?

    We may share your experiences in a future story, so be sure to include your name. Now let’s get shaking!

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  • Photos: People's Park in Berkeley cleared in dead of night

    Photos: People's Park in Berkeley cleared in dead of night

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    Under the cover of darkness, law enforcement officers converged on People’s Park and cleared activists from the green space early Thursday in preparation for construction of a housing complex for students.

    Some resisters holed up for hours in a makeshift treehouse and on the roof of a single-story building in the park.

    Police were met by protesters, chanting “Long live People’s Park” along with shouts of “Fight back!”

    Activists protesting the clearing of People’s Park refused for hours to come down from a treehouse in the park but finally relented.

    (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

    A law enforcement officer points a weapon into a kitchen where activists were holed up at People's Park.

    A law enforcement officer points a weapon into a kitchen where activists were holed up at People’s Park.

    (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

    Some protesters retreated to the roof of a building in the park before later agreeing to come down.

    Some protesters retreated to the roof of a building in the park before later agreeing to come down.

    (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

    Authorities made multiple arrests as they cleared People's Park in Berkeley.

    Authorities made multiple arrests as they cleared People’s Park in Berkeley.

    (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

    UC Berkeley police and other authorities clear People's Park.

    UC Berkeley police and other authorities clear People’s Park.

    (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

    A masked man among a group of protesters wrestles with a metal crowd-control barrier as police look on

    At one point during the operation early Thursday morning, protesters ripped down police barriers and confrontations with law enforcement intensified.

    (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

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  • Photo: The 'my boxes' theory of Trump's records case

    Photo: The 'my boxes' theory of Trump's records case

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    There have been several theories floated about why former President Donald Trump refused to hand records back to the National Archives, choosing instead to keep sensitive government documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in what has become Palm Beach’s most famous bathroom. But the simplest and most durable explanation is the viral “my boxes” theory, which I initially hatched on Twitter: Trump likes boxes of stuff, and he wants to keep them. According to the federal indictment filed against Trump, he told one of his attorneys: “I don’t want anybody looking, I don’t want anybody looking through my boxes, I really don’t, I don’t want you looking through my boxes.”

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  • Authorities release photo and description of ‘person of interest’ in 10 Freeway arson fire

    Authorities release photo and description of ‘person of interest’ in 10 Freeway arson fire

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    The California State Fire Marshall’s office released a photo and description of a “person of interest” in connection with the massive arson fire that burned beneath Interstate 10 south of downtown Los Angeles leading to the closure of the freeway.

    Photographs from the scene taken at 12:31 a.m. on Nov. 11 show a man walking in the vicinity of Alameda Street and the 10 Freeway. He is wearing blue shorts and a black jacket and carrying a black backpack and a green scarf. He also has a knee brace on the right knee, and what appears to be burn injuries on his left leg.

    The fire, which closed both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the freeway affecting 300,000 vehicles who use the route daily, began under the overpass at Alameda Street and was fueled by wood pallets stored there.

    The freeway — one of the most heavily used routes in the country — is expected to open to traffic on Tuesday.

    Not long after the fire was extinguished did authorities determine that it was caused by arson. Although the exact cause of the fire was not revealed, Gov. Gavin Newsom at a news conference on Monday said that “there was [malicious] intent.”

    In addition to pallets, sanitizer accumulated during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic was stored under the overpass and helped fuel the flames, according to sources familiar with the probe who were not authorized to discuss details of the investigation.

    The office of the State Fire Marshal, which has jurisdiction over the property, which is owned by Caltrans, appealed for witnesses to call a tip line with information and noted those tips could be given anonymously.

    “We have identified the point of origin of the fire,” State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said.

    If the suspect is identified, authorities are asking the public to contact the State Fire Marshall’s arson and bomb unit at arsonbomb@fire.ca.gov or contact the Cal Fire arson hotline at 800-468-4408.

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  • Newport Beach student suspended for remarks to another student, including “Free Palestine”

    Newport Beach student suspended for remarks to another student, including “Free Palestine”

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    A Corona Del Mar Middle and High School student was suspended this week for remarks made to another student that included the words “Free Palestine,” according to school officials and social media posts.

    Annette Franco, a spokeswoman for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, confirmed that the student was suspended but declined to provide any details. She emphasized in an email to the Times that students are not disciplined for exercising their right to free speech.

    “While we cannot share specifics of the situation, due to student privacy, we assure you that appropriate action was taken based on the facts of what occurred,” she wrote in a statement. “We value students freedom of speech, but we will not tolerate hateful speech in our schools, especially not hate speech that incites others to engage in this negative behavior.”

    The incident comes about a month after swastikas were tagged on the locker of a Jewish student, and after Hamas militants launched a brutal attack on southern Israel, sparking an ongoing war that has left 1,200 Israelis and 11,000 Palestinians dead. Authorities are investigating the swastika incident as a hate crime.

    The family of the student in the recent incident could not be reached for comment Saturday. But a woman identifying herself as Zeina on Instagram claimed she was the student’s aunt. In her post, she provided details about the incident with a photo of the suspension letter written by Jacob Haley, the principal at Corona Del Mar Middle and High School.

    In the suspension letter, the student is accused of violating two education codes that prohibits students from harassing and threatening other students. The letter read: “The incident that caused this suspension follows: [the student] said threatening remarks to a young lady in class. He said ‘Free Palestine’.”

    The student, whom The Times is not naming because he is a minor, was suspended for three days.

    In the Instagram post, the woman claimed her 13-year-old nephew had been called a “terrorist” by the female student and that her nephew responded by repeatedly saying, “Free Palestine”.

    The woman claimed it wasn’t the first time her nephew had been harassed at school.

    “Two weeks ago [he] was threatened with hate and racism comments by two Israeli students,” she wrote in her post. “The Israeli students told him go back to your country which is [Palestine] and started laughing, saying oh too bad you don’t have a country it’s getting bombed.”

    The woman said her sister reported it to the principal who told her he would speak to the two boys and that neither of them got suspended. In the same social media post, the woman also took video and photos of a book on Israel that was sitting on the principal’s desk, accusing him of being biased.

    Franco, the spokeswoman for the district, did not know if the two students in the most recent incident were suspended.

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  • Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi apologizes for Johnny Depp, Amber Heard costumes

    Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi apologizes for Johnny Depp, Amber Heard costumes

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    Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi apologized Friday for posting “insensitive and thoughtless” photos of herself and another person dressed for Halloween as Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, the now-divorced celebrity couple who traded accusations of allegations of domestic violence and abuse during their high-profile defamation case last year.

    In photos Ohashi posted on her Instagram Stories earlier this week, the retired gymnast appears to be dressed as Mera, the character played by Heard in “Aquaman,” accompanied by a man who appears to be dressed as Capt. Jack Sparrow, the character played by Depp in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. In at least one of the photos, Ohashi indicated they were portraying “Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.”

    One of the photos shows Ohashi with her hands around her companion’s throat.

    “I am truly sorry for the decision I made with my halloween costume/post,” Ohashi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday afternoon. “It was insensitive and thoughtless. As someone who has experienced and spoken out against abuse, I understand how wrong it was and expect more of myself. I hope you can accept my apology. I will be better.

    Ohashi competed for the Bruins from 2015-2019 and became known for the viral videos of her performing impossible-looking and perfectly executed gymnastics routines, always with a broad smile on her face. She performed in Simone Biles’ “Gold Over America” tour in 2021 and mentions “photography/poetry” (not gymnastics) as interests in her Instagram bio.

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  • Photos: WeHo’s Halloween Carnaval returns for the first time since the pandemic

    Photos: WeHo’s Halloween Carnaval returns for the first time since the pandemic

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    They were all there. Elvis, Ken and Barbie, cowboys, you name it.

    One of the wildest Halloween parties in Southern California was back in full force.

    West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval returned to a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard for the first time since before the pandemic.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    Joe Castro is somewhere among those heads as he joins thousands of revelers at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    A dancer performs in the shadows on stage along with a DJ.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    A dancer performs in the shadows on stage along with a DJ. After a four-year hiatus, tens of thousands of revelers attend the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    An Uber driver dressed as Jack Skellington sits in traffic on Santa Monica Boulevard.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    An Uber driver dressed as Jack Skelington sits in traffic on Santa Monica Blvd. as a long stretch is shut down for the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    A gaggle of "Slappy" dummies parades along Santa Monica Boulevard in support of R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps" series.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    A gaggle of “Slappy” dummies parade along Santa Monica Blvd. in support of R.L. Stine’s, Goosebumps series, joining thousands of revelers at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    The "Psycho Bunnies" join thousands of revelers at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    The “Psycho Bunnies,” join thousands of revelers at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    Daisy Cobos dressed as "Madame Leota," the witch from Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    Daisy Cobos dressed as “Madame Leota,” the witch from Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride.

    Justin Marchert as "Squidward," plays a clarinet as Halloween revelers pass by.

    (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

    Justin Marchert as “Squidward,” plays a clarinet at the corner Hancock and Santa Monica Blvd. as Halloween revelers pass by.

    Brynna Holland with Alex Tomlinson dressed as a convict at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    Brynna Holland with Alex Tomlinson dressed as a convict at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    Thousands of revelers attend the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval after a four-year hiatus.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    After a four-year hiatus, tens of thousands of revelers attend the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    Cowboys engage in a long kiss in front of religious protesters near the entrance of the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    Cowboys engage in a long kiss in front of religious protesters near the entrance of the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

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  • Photos: Actors scare up spooky costumes for Halloween on the picket lines

    Photos: Actors scare up spooky costumes for Halloween on the picket lines

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    Witches, black cats, jack-o’-lanterns, spiders, cowboys and vampires lurked outside Netflix’s offices in Los Angeles this week in the latest group effort by striking actors to spook the major Hollywood studios into agreeing to their demands and bringing an end to the work stoppage that has haunted the entertainment industry for months.

    The performers union, SAG-AFTRA, hosted two Halloween pickets on Tuesday, “Double, Double, Toil and Trouble!” at Netflix and “Spooky Solidarity Day” at the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank.

    Check out who they dress up as on this spooky picket line at Netflix.

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    Isaac Burks dresses as a mariachi.

    1. Abby Rizo, left and Mika Dyo came dressed as actor Pedro Pascal, based on a photo of Pascal himself picketing. 2. Isaac Burks dressed as a mariachi.

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    Martin Perea dresses up as "The Nanny".

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    Jeffrey Johnson wears a costume of his own creation, "Captain Black," from his 2017 film of the same name.

    1. Martin Perea, who is not a member of SAG-AFTRA but said he felt compelled to come out and show his support, dressed up as union President Fran Drescher’s iconic TV show character, “The Nanny.” 2. Jeffrey Johnson wears a costume of his own creation, “Captain Black,” from his 2017 film of the same name.

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    Thando Skwatsha, wearing his best "baby" costume.

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    Adrian Dev, a strike captain, channeled his alter ego, Randy "Macho Man" Savage.

    1. Thando Skwatsha, wearing his best “baby” costume. 2. Adrian Dev, a strike captain, channeled his alter ego, Randy “Macho Man” Savage.

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    Cameron Laventure, right, as Link from "The Legend of Zelda" and Ari Fromm as Todd, with their dog as Mr. Peanutbutter, from "BoJack Horseman."

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    Stevie Nelson, as "Rosie the Picketer".

    1. Cameron Laventure, right, as Link from “The Legend of Zelda” and Ari Fromm as Todd, with their dog as Mr. Peanutbutter, from “BoJack Horseman.” 2. Stevie Nelson as Rosie the Picketer.

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    Mykle McCoslin dressed as an "L.A. Woman,"

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    Da'rrel Hobbs came as the "South Park" character Token dressed as a Vulcan from "Star Trek."

    1. Mykle McCoslin, a national board member from Texas, dressed as an L.A. woman. 2. Da’rrel Hobbs came as the “South Park” character Token dressed as a Vulcan from “Star Trek.”

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    Bennie Arthur, a strike captain, dressed as a ’70s guy.

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    Strike captain Heather L. Tyler doubling as a witch.

    1. Bennie Arthur, a strike captain, dressed as a ’70s guy. 2. Strike captain Heather L. Tyler doubling as a witch.

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  • Photos: A sequel to the first ArroyoFest, held 20 years ago

    Photos: A sequel to the first ArroyoFest, held 20 years ago

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    A rare occurrence unfolded Sunday morning on the Arroyo Seco Parkway: No cars were allowed.

    Instead, the stretch of the 110 Freeway that snakes its way through South Pasadena and Northeast Los Angeles — usually crammed with motorists — was people-powered and reserved for pedestrians, bicyclists and anyone else who wanted to explore the area from a new perspective.

    The celebration known as 626 Golden Streets ArroyoFest is a sequel to the first ArroyoFest, held 20 years ago.

    Hosted by Active San Gabriel Valley and presented by Metro, the free, family-friendly event shut down six miles of the freeway and local streets from 7 to 11 a.m. Pedestrians and bicyclists took over the roads, similar to the open-streets concept behind the car-free CicLAvia events. The emphasis for ArroyoFest is on foot traffic and allowing people to explore the neighborhoods of Lincoln Heights, Cypress Park, Highland Park, Hermon, South Pasadena and Pasadena.

    Thousands of bicyclists, rollerbladers, skateboarders, walkers and runners enjoy the Arroyo Seco Parkway (110 Freeway) during 626 Golden Streets ArroyoFest, a sequel to the first ArroyoFest held 20 years ago.

    (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

    People enjoy the route by foot and bike at ArroyoFest, where the 110 Freeway was closed off to cars.

    People enjoy the route by foot and on bike at ArroyoFest, in which the 110 Freeway — the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway — was closed off to cars from roughly its connection with Interstate 5 to its terminus in Pasadena.

    (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

    Thousands of bicyclists, rollerbladers, skateboarders, walkers and runners enjoy the Arroyo Seco Parkway during ArroyoFest.

    Thousands traverse the Arroyo Seco Parkway (110 Freeway) during ArroyoFest, a sequel to the first such event held 20 years ago.

    (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

    Rollerbladers Jenny Renderos and Veronica Rico pose for a rare photo in the middle of the 110 Freeway.

    Rollerbladers Jenny Renderos, left, of Panorama City and Veronica Rico of Pacoima pose for a photo in the middle of the 110 Freeway during 626 Golden Streets ArroyoFest.

    (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

    An aerial early morning view of bicyclists, rollerbladers, skateboarders, walkers and runners taking part in ArroyoFest.

    An aerial early morning view of the participants in ArroyoFest, which shut down six miles of the 110 Freeway to automotive traffic. The first ArroyoFest was held 20 years ago.

    (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

    Alex Trepanier, 35, rides his pennyfarthing, the same bike he rode 20 years ago at ArroyoFest when he was a teenager.

    Alex Trepanier, 35, rides his pennyfarthing, the same bike he rode 20 years ago at ArroyoFest when he was a teenager.

    (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Capturing Memories and Saving Lives

    Austin Pets Alive! | Capturing Memories and Saving Lives

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    May 20, 2023

    It’s said a picture is worth a thousand words. But a photo also has the ability to freeze time and capture a priceless memory to hold forever. This May, APA! is partnering with the nationally acclaimed Jennifer Lindberg Studio to provide a beautiful photo of your pet that will also help support the long stay dogs of APA!.

    All participants will receive a complimentary photo session by a talented portrait artist and a gift certificate to apply toward their portrait purchase, a total value of $850. Each participant will have one of their portraits published in a special coffee table book dedicated to the long stay dogs of APA!. A non-refundable reservation fee of $100 goes to APA! when the session is booked. More information and how to book your session can be found here.

    This year’s goal is to raise $15,000 all in the name of the long stay dogs of APA!. Long-time volunteer, Jess Borda, reflects that these “incredibly special dogs need a little extra care — extra patience time or training to get ready for adoption” which is why their stay at the shelter may be 60+ days. “The fact that Jennifer is helping to showcase these special creatures means the world.”

    Supporting nonprofits like this is rooted in Lindberg’s personal philosophy. She began her career with the goal of making a difference in the world by using her talents to help those in need. Lindberg says the organizations their fundraisers benefit are selected based on referrals from the clients who have used her services. “I learned about all of these nonprofits through our clients. We invite our clients to share their favorite nonprofits… (the ones) that positively impact their lives.”

    We’re grateful that APA! has impacted so many human lives and equally grateful that businesses like Jennifer Lindberg Studio created special opportunities to support APA!, making a positive impact on the lives of pets while they await their adoptive homes.

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  • UPDATE

    UPDATE

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    A few days ago I posted this photo. Some brave souls ascended a peak above town in the middle of the night and cut in a thousand foot dong visible for miles.

    UPDATE. A few days ago I posted this photo. Some brave souls ascended a peak above town in the middle of the night and cut in a thousand foot dong visible for m

    Welp, the decided risk a heli drop ski patrol to wipe it out. But after several hours at max altitude they only managed to give it hairy balls and a dick vein before admitting defeat.

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  • Supermom In Training: $100 Birthday Party Series – Tweens

    Supermom In Training: $100 Birthday Party Series – Tweens

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    Birthday parties can be no fun for busy overextended parents. I’m excited to bring you my $100 Birthday Party Series with great ideas for themes, menus, decorations and even gifts for all age groups, all for under $100. Come back every week for more birthday party suggestions.

    Ah yes – tweens. They can be tricky to handle and even trickier to plan a birthday party for. Believe it or not, it’s relatively easy to keep tweens happy on their big days – it’s about creating a chill, laid-back atmosphere where he or she can hang out comfortably with their friends. A fun activity and some cool noshes will keep your tweens and their best buds happy.

    For the boys, consider a video game party or something more active, like a cool obstacle course, a neighbourhood-wide scavenger hunt or a ball hockey tourney. Have an inexpensive prize for the winner at the end, like a gift card.

    For the ladies, spa parties are a  big hit at this age. Invite the girls to bring their favourite polishes and makeup, or do homemade face masks, manis and pedis. Maybe a dance party is more up your daughter’s alley – smoke machines, strobe lights or disco balls can really turn a room into a discotheque, and throw in some fun accessories like blow-up microphones and guitars. Perhaps there’s a craft project the girls would like to do: tie-dye shirts or canvas bags, painting ceramics (use oil-based Sharpies on plain dishes and then bake at 300 for 30 minutes), making their own lip gloss or soap, and so on. 

    Food should be simple and easy to munch on: pizza, nachos, a French fry bar, make-your-own tacos or subs, a milkshake or smoothie bar, etc.

    Forgo the usual decorations and go simple: a banner and some balloons. A photo booth spot could be fun too.

    A full-time work-from-home mom, Jennifer Cox (our “Supermom in Training”) loves dabbling in healthy cooking, craft projects, family outings, and more, sharing with readers everything she knows about being an (almost) superhero mommy.

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  • Photo App Lets Parents ‘Catch Santa’ In-the-Act

    Photo App Lets Parents ‘Catch Santa’ In-the-Act

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    iCaughtSanta photos are keeping the magic of Christmas alive.

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    updated: Dec 20, 2018


    NORTH POLE, December 18, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    iCaughtSanta is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving away free photos of Santa “caught in the act.” Parents can download the app for iPhone or Android here and start creating their very own keepsake memories right now. A unique photo of Santa in your home is sure to be shared and treasured by kids and parents alike for many years to come! A new free feature lets mom and dad personalize letters from Santa, adding to the Christmas morning surprise.

    iCaughtSanta apps have been downloaded more than half a million times; bringing smiles to children all over the world. Every year, parents craft stories and leave “evidence” to add to the excitement. A photo of Santa caught in-the-act doing what he does best is the ultimate proof!

    It all began ten years ago when Steven and Heather Lockhardt forgot about the milk and cookies. Thankfully Steven jumped out of bed at 5 in the morning for a quick snack before his kids awoke. It was at that moment that he turned to his wife and said, “How cool would it be if we could give them a picture of Santa caught in the act in our very own living room!” She loved the idea (first time ever), and iCaughtSanta was born!

    Don’t delay, catch Santa today! Download the app to add a little extra magic to your Christmas this year! 

    Merry Christmas!

    https://mysanta.pics/anniversary

    Source: iCaughtSanta

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